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Mental Health

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Life Skills

6th - 8th Grade

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Lisa Mayhall

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26 Slides • 20 Questions

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Why is it important to build compassion and empathy for individuals affected by mental health disorders?

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Multiple Select

Who might need compassion?

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Someone who looks happy

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Someone who seems sad

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Someone who seems lonely

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Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) is for medical professionals to have guidelines when diagnosing patients?

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True

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False

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Which of the following are symptoms used to diagnose depression according to the DSM-V?

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Fatigue

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Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

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Changes in behavior

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All of the above

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Explain the difference between biological and environmental causes of depression.

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Multiple Choice

What percentage of older teens are diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

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2%

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5%

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9%

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15%

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Multiple Choice

Which mood disorder is characterized by cycles of extreme happiness and despair, and can look very different in different people?

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Bipolar disorder

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Anxiety disorder

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Depression

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The percentage of teens experiencing anxiety increased from 5% in 2003 to 9% in recent years. Why do you think this is?

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Explain how anxiety can be both normal and healthy for teenagers, and when it might become a concern.

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Discuss the potential impact of social media and screen time on anxiety levels in adolescents.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms of anxiety disorder?

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Fatigue

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Difficulty sleeping

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Grades dropping

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible effect of extreme neglect on the brain development of 3-year-old children?

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No change in brain structure

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Reduced brain size

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Enhanced cognitive abilities

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Multiple Choice

According to the DSM-V, which of the following can be considered a form of community trauma?

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Bullying

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Loss of a loved one

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Natural disasters

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Domestic violence

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PTSD in children may include symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks, and unexplained physical symptoms. Name one other symptom mentioned in the slide.

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Multiple Choice

What percentage of children are affected by ADHD/ADD, and is it more common in boys or girls?

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10%, more common in boys

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2%, more common in girls

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5%, equally common in boys and girls

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8%, more common in girls

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Multiple Choice

Which disorders are mentioned as attention disorders in the lesson?

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PTSD and ADD

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ADD and ADHD

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ADHD and OCD

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Multiple Select

Which of the following symptoms are associated with ADD?

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Easily distracted

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Hyperactivity

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Difficulties in organization

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Impulsivity

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of eating disorder described in the lesson?

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Bulimia

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Anorexia

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Binge Eating

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ADHD

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Open Ended

How do you think building compassion and empathy for individuals with mental health disorders can impact society?

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Discuss two reasons why individuals might not seek help for mental health disorders, based on the final thoughts presented.

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